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Interruption of the Statute of Limitations: DGT doctrinal evolution

How the DGT's position on this topic has evolved, and the rulings it rests on.

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How the DGT's position has evolved

Settled doctrine High confidence 11 rulings · 2014–2021

Current position

The statute of limitations for the rights of the Administration and the taxpayer is four years. The period is interrupted by any reliable action by the Administration or the taxpayer with formal knowledge that leads to a tax assessment, self-assessment, rectification, or refund. Following an interruption, the calculation of the period restarts in its entirety.

The DGT's position remains constant throughout the analyzed sequence. No doctrinal changes are observed, but rather the repeated application of the interruption rules of the General Tax Law to different scenarios such as IVA (Value Added Tax), IBI (Real Estate Tax), or the refund of undue payments.

Analysis based on 9 of 11 rulings with a stated position. Updated 27 September 2026.

Rulings on this topic

11
V2591-19 23 Sept 2019

Right to claim refund of undue IVMDH payments made voluntarily has expired

SG de Impuestos Especiales y de Tributos sobre el Comercio Exterior
ivmdhdevolución de ingresos indebidosprescripciónautoliquidacióndies a quo LGT — Ley 58/2003 General Tributaria art. 12.3LGT — Ley 58/2003 General Tributaria art. 66
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual
V3302-14 10 Dec 2014

Tax liability inquiry dismissed due to late submission

SG de Impuestos Patrimoniales, Tasas y Precios Públicos
inadmisión de consultaprescripciónsucesión de bieneshecho imponibleplazo de declaración LGT — Ley 58/2003 General Tributaria art. 66LGT — Ley 58/2003 General Tributaria art. 67
Affects CompanyExpat · Non-residentIndividual

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